Tour of Duty (1987)
S03E04 Lonely at the Top
Episode Overview
Title: Isolated at the Summit Plot: While Zeke is in the United States, Brewster dispatches the team to find a lost SOG unit. In the dense jungle, Team Viking discovers the missing soldiers, all seemingly lifeless. They soon realize it's a trap set by the NVA, who launch an ambush as the Americans approach the bodies. Johnson retaliates with a counter-assault, but the incident leaves him questioning his leadership after the deaths of his men. Meanwhile, Ruiz grapples with Doc Hock's non-violent beliefs, Johnson's despair deepens, and Taylor's trust in their mission begins to wane. Back in Texas, Anderson reconnects with Dr. Seymour, spending the weekend reflecting on their uncertain futures, while Zeke struggles to envision a return to the battlefield.